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Stephanie Maylor

What is hair glossing? Pro hairdressers give us the lowdown

A pink and peach frame containing an image of a woman's face with her eyes closed and long glossy black hair waving out behind her.

Wondering what hair glossing is? Craving silky, swishy, shiny hair? You've come to the right place. Hair glossing (a.k.a glazing) gives hair a major glow-up, enhancing colour, reducing frizz and increasing luminosity.

If you regularly dye your hair, you’re probably familiar with the pitfalls of gradual colour fade, creeping brassiness and dwindling vibrancy. While upgrading to a shampoo for coloured hair or using the best hair masks are great first steps to shinier, silkier hair, a glossing service can really up the ante, fine-tuning your tone, providing a subtle wash of colour and protecting against fade. Not a dye fan? Not to worry - clear glosses can be an effective way to condition, smooth and infuse your strands with reflective shine.

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